Compare/Yanmar AF-160 vs Yanmar YM169

Yanmar AF-160 vs Yanmar YM169

Verdict: Yanmar AF-160 vs Yanmar YM169

The Yanmar AF-160 and the Yanmar YM169 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Yanmar YM169 is the lighter machine (589 kg vs 1,587 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Yanmar AF-160 holds more fuel (20.1 L vs 15.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Yanmar AF-160 is the newer design (1997 vs 1986). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Yanmar

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Yanmar

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

YanmarReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 8-16 rear tires.Reference

Variants

AF-160X

hydrostaticReference

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YM169

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2WDReference

YM169D

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4WDReference

Engine

Fuel tank

20.1 LReference

15.9 LReference

Engine

11.8 kWReference

11.9 kWReference

Displacement

1.0 LReference

0.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

72 x 78 mmReference

72 x 72 mmReference

Power

11.8 kWReference

11.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel system

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Bosch YPER-0707 injection pumpReference

Pre-heating

—

thermostartReference

Compression

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23:1Reference

Torque

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49.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1800Reference

Firing order

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1-3-2Reference

Starter power

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1.3 kWReference

Oil capacity

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9.5 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.198 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.198 mmReference

Transmission

Gear Weight

719 kgReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

—

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

-745@2500Reference

770@2255Reference

PTO (claimed)

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11.9 kWReference

Pressure

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107.8 barReference

Total flow

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13.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear lift

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499 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

135 cmReference

125 cmReference

Weight

1587 to 1631 poundsReference

589 kgReference

Front tire

5.00-12Reference

4.50-10Reference

Rear tire

8-18Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8-18Reference

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Length

262 cmReference

248 cmReference

Width

109 cmReference

97 cmReference

Height

186 cmReference

129 cmReference

Hydro Weight

739 kgReference

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Ground clearance

28 cmReference

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Front tread

83 cmReference

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Rear tread

81 cmReference

70 to 85 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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8-16Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 4.50-10. Rear: 8-16Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5-12. Rear: 8-16Reference

Lawn/turf front

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6-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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8-16Reference

Height (hood)

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105 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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26 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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23 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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76 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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74 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.